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Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut
A jump in the cost of building and renovating homes is not helping the case for more rate cuts. Headline inflation remained steady at 2.4 per cent in the 12 …
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Direct flight to Greece and Greek yoghurt on the agenda at HACCI event
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation recently held an event on Greek and Australian trade. The event featured guest speakers Alison Duncan, Australian Ambassador to …
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Greek Consul in New Zealand visits Melbourne’s Greek Centre, praises community spirit
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) recently hosted a special visit from George Neonakis, the Consul of Greece in New Zealand, in a meeting that highlighted shared values, cultural preservation, …
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Victoria enforces immediate machete sales ban amid youth gang violence concerns
Victorian retailers are scrambling to remove machetes from store shelves following the state government’s fast-tracked ban on the sale of long-bladed knives, introduced in the wake of a violent weekend …
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Greek academic finalist in 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards
Dr Stella Tsani, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), has been named one of three finalists in the prestigious 2025 …
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Fast-tracked machete ban possible after mall brawl
A ban on carrying machetes could be brought forward as the sale of the weapons becomes outlawed, following a violent brawl at a shopping centre. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signalled the three-month …
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Crash outside Geelong Greek Community halts fundraiser for brave young girl
A Sunday morning car crash outside Geelong’s Greek Orthodox Community Hall damaged property and postponed a fundraiser for a young girl with a rare genetic disorder. The crash occurred around …
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Greece vows ‘full transparency’ in EU farm subsidy row
Greece’s agriculture minister on Tuesday promised “full transparency” in the disbursement of EU farm subsidies after a top Greek official was sacked in a fraud probe row with Brussels. Costas …
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Archbishop Makarios calls for unity and reflection during National Reconciliation Week 2025
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has issued a message to mark National Reconciliation Week 2025 held annually from 27 May to 3 June, calling on all Australians -particularly Orthodox Christians- to …
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Healthcare provider’s collapse prompts reform demands
The viability of private healthcare is under the microscope following the collapse of a major hospital operator, with one union casting doubt on private equity management in the sector. Healthscope, …